Nevada short-term rental laws (2026)
Nevada hosts rent legally under a county or city license. Clark County adopted its ordinance on June 21, 2022, to comply with Assembly Bill 363. Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas brought their own ordinances into line with the bill.[4]
Every rule below links to the official source it comes from, verified October 2, 2026.
Is Airbnb legal in Nevada?
Legal, with AB 363 minimums
Nevada sets minimums through AB 363. Counties and cities issue the rental license. Las Vegas hosts also need a state business license.
8 official sources · verified October 2, 2026
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- PermitNot required · Local license, state business license in some cities
- Primary residenceVaries
- Number on listingNot required
- Night capNone published by the state
Nevada short-term rental laws
Assembly Bill 363 of 2021 set minimum standards for Clark County's licenses. The bill requires at least 660 feet between licensed rentals and rules out apartments. The rental license comes from a county or city. Where NRS 268.09796 applies, the host also needs a state business license. Before licensing opens, the county must give 30 days' public notice, then keep applications open for six months. Clark County's ordinance goes past the bill with 1,000 feet of separation.[4]
Every Nevada rule, sorted by what it asks
Filter by topic. Each line carries the number of its official source, listed at the bottom of the page.
You must
- Get the local license before you advertise the rental[4][8]
- Show your Clark County license number in every ad[4]
- Keep 1,000 feet from other licensed rentals in unincorporated Clark County[4]
- Carry $500,000 of liability coverage in unincorporated Washoe County[5]
- Collect the local lodging tax when no platform does it for you[4]
You must not
Cities in this state
Short-term rental rules in 3 Nevada cities
Ranked by the share of housing the Census counts as seasonal. Places the Census figure does not cover come first.
| City | Local rule | Primary residence | Night cap | Seasonal homes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas short-term rental rules | Primary residence only | Required | None published | |
| Mesquite short-term rental rulesClark County, NV | License required | Not required | No yearly night cap in Chapter 2-13 | 156 |
| Reno short-term rental rulesWashoe County, NV | No city ordinance | Not published | None published by the city | 12 |
How to apply in Nevada
- 1
Find out whether the address lies inside a city or in unincorporated Clark County. The county license covers only unincorporated areas.[4]
- 2
In Washoe County, apply for the county permit only when the property sits outside city limits.[5]
- 3
In Mesquite, file the vacation home rental application with the city before the first booking.[8]
- 4
Remit the lodging tax yourself on any booking a platform does not handle. In unincorporated Clark County, that means a monthly payment to the county.[4]
Five jurisdictions, same questions
The Nevada column comes from the official sources on this page. The other columns show the headline rule from each WonderGuest page. Open a page for the full detail.
| Question | Nevada | Arizona | California | Oregon | Utah |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit | Not requiredLocal license, state business license in some cities | RequiredLocal permit where the city has one, $250 at most | Not requiredNone from the state. City rules vary | Not requiredNone from the state. Local permits vary | Not requiredNone from the state. Cities issue their own |
| Primary residence | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Night cap | None published by the state | None the statute allows a city to set | None in state law | None in state law | None in state law |
| Number on listing | Not required | Required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Where allowed | Unincorporated Clark County: 1,000 feet apart, no apartments | Everywhere: a ban is preempted | Wherever the local ordinance allows it | Where local zoning allows it | Where the city's zoning allows it |
| Occupancy tax | Set by each county, above state minimums | Transient lodging tax under 30 nights | Local only, on stays of 30 days or less | 1.5% state, 2.75% from January 1, 2027 | 1.07% state room tax, plus sales tax |
| Fine without permit | $1,000 to $10,000 a day in Clark County | Up to $1,000 a month | Set locally, capped by state law | Set by each city | Set by each city |
| Arizona short-term rental rules | California short-term rental rules | Oregon short-term rental rules | Utah short-term rental rules |
Coming up
What's changing
No change with an effective date appears in the official sources on this page as of October 2, 2026.
FAQ
Nevada short-term rental questions
Is Airbnb legal in Nevada?
Do I need Washoe County's permit for a short-term rental in Reno?
Who collects lodging tax on a Nevada short-term rental?
Can I rent out an apartment short term in Clark County?
Sources
- Lodging Tax, Nevada Department of Taxation, read on October 2, 2026
- NRS chapter 244, sections 244.35351 to 244.35359, transient lodging in counties of 700,000 or more, Nevada Legislature, read on October 2, 2026
- NRS chapter 268, sections 268.09795 to 268.09798, transient lodging in cities, Nevada Legislature, read on October 2, 2026
- Short-term rental frequently asked questions, Clark County, Nevada, read on October 2, 2026
- Short Term Rentals, Frequently Asked Questions, Washoe County Community Services Department, read on October 2, 2026
- Common Questions & Business Resources, City of Reno, Business License Division, read on October 2, 2026
- Reno Administrative Code, Chapter 2.10, Article III, Room Taxes, City of Reno, read on October 2, 2026
- City Code Title 2, Chapter 13, Vacation Home Rental (amended by Ordinance B26-005, June 9, 2026), City of Mesquite, read on October 2, 2026
This page is not legal advice. It summarizes the official sources listed on this page as they read on October 2, 2026. Rules can change after that date, so check with the issuing office before you apply or publish a listing.
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